In anemophylous plants, pollen are disseminated by means of_______
AInsects
BWater
CWind
DGravity
Question 2Single Answer
Production of seeds without fertilization is termed as______
AParthenocarpy
BParthenogenesis
CGametogenesis
DAll of the above
Question 3Single Answer
Removal of off type plants from a seed field is termed as_________
AWeeding
BRouging
CHoeing
DClearing
Question 4Single Answer
Hormones which control apical dominance are______
AAuxins
BCytokinins
CBoth (a) & (b)
DGibberellins
Question 5Single Answer
Turmeric is propagated by _____
ACorms
BSeed
CRhizome
DBulbs
Question 6Single Answer
Maturation of anthers and stigma at the same time is called as_______
AHomogamy
BChasmogamy
CCleistogamy
DDichogamy
Question 7Single Answer
The cause of pungency in chillies is______
ACucurbitacin
BCapsaicin
CAllicin
DSolanin
Question 8Single Answer
Regular consumption of garlic will reduce the level of_____
in human beings.
ACholesterol
BSugar
CUric acid
DNone of above
Question 9Single Answer
Which of the flower type cannot produce seed and/or
fruit ?
APistillate
BPerfect
CHermaphrodite
DStaminate
Question 10Single Answer
Truck gardening means vegetable production for________
AHome consumption
BDistant markets
CFor local market
DAt commercial level
Question 11Single Answer
The true fruits develop from_______
AOvary
BThalamus
CPericarp
DAll of above
Question 12Single Answer
Fertigation refers to the application of fertilizers with_________
AWater
BRain
CBoth of (a) and (b)
DNone of (a) and (b)
Question 13Single Answer
Early blight and late blight diseases of potato are
AFungal
BViral
CBacterial
DPhysiological
Question 14Single Answer
Auxins have effective role in_____
ARooting
BCell division
CReduction in pre-harvest fruit drop
DAll of above
Question 15Single Answer
______is monocot dioecious fruit tree.
ABanana
BPomegranate
CDate palm
DPineapple
Question 16Single Answer
Both mango and pistachio belong to one family __
AAnacardiaceae
BMangiferae
CSapotaceae
DNone of above
Question 17Single Answer
Guava is a rich source of_______
AVitamin C
BPectin
CBoth (a) and (b)
DVitamin A and Vitamin B
Question 18Single Answer
Bearing habit of mango is_______
ATerminal
BLateral
CAxillary
DBasal
Question 19Single Answer
Edible part of pomegranate is
ASeed
BVesicles
CMesocarp
DArils
Question 20Single Answer
Apples and pears are classified as_______
ADrupe
BPome
CBerry
DHesperidium
Question 21Single Answer
Mushroom seed is called________
AButton
BSeed
CSpawn
DNone of above
Question 22Single Answer
Jamun has medicinal value against______
ADiabetes
BCancer
CBlindness
DAll of above
Question 23Single Answer
Physiological activity in which plants tissue degenerate
and ultimately die is called as_______
ASenescence
BJuvenility
CClimacteric
DDegeneration
Question 24Single Answer
Plant response to the relative length of daylight or
darkness is known as_______
ALong day
BShort day
CGeotropism
DPhototropism
Question 25Single Answer
Spongy tissue in mango is due to_______
AFungus
BVirus
CBacteria
DPhysiological disorder
Question 26Single Answer
A plant which is able to live under very dry conditions
is called_____
AXerophyte
BHalophyte
CMesophyte
DNone of above
Question 27Single Answer
Which state has highest grape productivity?
AKarnataka
BAndhra Pradesh
CTamil Nadu
DMaharashtra
Question 28Single Answer
Litchi is commonly propagated by______
AAir layering
BCuttings
CGrafting
DBudding
Question 29Single Answer
Cauliflorous fruiting is observed in__
AJackfruit
BMango
CPapaya
DGuava
Question 30Single Answer
The nutrient element which is immobile in soil and
applied only as basal dose is_____
AMg
BK
CN
DP
Question 31Single Answer
Botanically Sapota fruit is______
ADrupe
BBerry
CNut
DNone of above
Question 32Single Answer
Most commonly used thickness of UV stabilized sheet
for polyhouse_______
A100 u
B300
C500 u
D200 u
Question 33Single Answer
Precooling means________
ARemoval of field heat
BFruit preservation
CCold storage
DRefrigeration
Question 34Single Answer
TSS is measured by______
ARefractometer
BHydrometer
CLactometer
DPeintrometer
Question 35Single Answer
In Lye-peeling which chemical is commonly used ?
AKOH
BNaOH
CK2SO4
DAll above
Question 36Single Answer
Which of the following methods is commonly used for
rejuvenation of orchards?
ATongue grafting
BTop working
CSide grafting
DEpicotyl grafting
Question 37Single Answer
Which of the following varieties is a seedless type
mango variety ?
ASonpari
BDasheri
CSindhu
DAmrapali
Question 38Single Answer
Mallika is a hybrid between________
AAmrapali - Neelum
BLangda * Neelum
CNeelum * Dashehari
DDashehari * Neelum
Question 39Single Answer
Banana is propagated by means of______
ASucker
BRunner
CStolon
DRhizome
Question 40Single Answer
National Research Center (NRC) for Grapes is located
in________
ANagpur
BPune
CBangalore
DTrichy
Question 41Single Answer
Which of the following phytohormone is used for
regulating flowering in mango ?
ANAA
B2,4-D
CPaclobutrazol
DGA
Question 42Single Answer
Gladiolus is generally propagated by_______
ABulb
BTuber
CBulbil
DCorns
Question 43Single Answer
Freesia is a______
AClimber
BFlowering tree
CCacti
DBulbous plant
Question 44Single Answer
Which spice is called King of spices ?
ACardamom
BVanilla
CBlack pepper
DNone of above
Question 45Single Answer
Which fruit is exported maximum quantity from India
now?
ABanana
BMango
CGrapes
DPomegranate
Question 46Single Answer
What is the contribution of Horticulture to the GDP of
Agriculture in India ?
A15%
B28%
C20%
D40%
Question 47Single Answer
Browning in cauliflower results from______
AN deficiency
BB deficiency
CMn toxicity
DK deficiency
Question 48Single Answer
Little leaf in brinjal is caused by_________
AFungus
BPhytoplasma
CBacteria
DNematode
Question 49Single Answer
Plants which do not set fruits with their own pollen are
called________
ACross pollinated
BUnfruitful
CSelf incompatible
DCross fruitful
Question 50Single Answer
A common pre-emergent herbicide is______
AAtrazine
BParaquat
C2,4-D
DGlyphosate
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Horticulture
Question 51Single Answer
Edible part of coconut is_________
AEndosperm
BThalamus
CAril
DEpicarp
Question 52Single Answer
Curcumin is extracted from______
ATurmeric
BGinger
CKokum
DCurry leaf
Question 53Single Answer
Vernalization treatment is necessary for________
AFlowering
BVegetative growth
CFruiting
DGermination
Question 54Single Answer
Edible button mashroom is a_______
AVegetable
BSpice
CMould
DFungus
Question 55Single Answer
Tomato, chillies and brinjal are grouped as_______
ACole crops
BFruit crops
CSolanaceous crops
DSummer crops
Question 56Single Answer
Which state has maximum area under Onion ?
AGujarat
BWest Bengal
CMaharashtra
DBihar
Question 57Single Answer
Arka Meghna is a variety of________
ATomato
BChilli
CBrinjal
DCabbage
Question 58Single Answer
Sprouting of onion during storage is checked by the use
of__________
ANAA
BMH
CGA3
DThiourea
Question 59Single Answer
The vector for transmission of leaf curl virus of
vegetables is________
AAphids
BWhite flies
CHoney bee
DThrips
Question 60Single Answer
Indian State having the highest production of spices is_____
ARajasthan
BGujarat
CAndhra Pradesh
DTamil Nadu
Question 61Single Answer
The CFTRI is located at_________
AHyderabad
BMysore
CBangalore
DBhopal
Question 62Single Answer
Vegetables are canned in_______
ASyrup
BDistilled water
CBrine solution
DNone of the above
Question 63Single Answer
National Centre for Organic Farming is located at_____
ABhopal
BGhaziabad
CPune
DLucknow
Question 64Single Answer
Disbudding and pinching are the common practices in_____
ARose
BChrysanthemum
CLotus
DGerbera
Question 65Single Answer
Who is known as Father of Systematic Pomology ?
ADe Candole
BWilliams
CMS Swaminathan
DB P Pal
Question 66Single Answer
Which is the high papain yielding cultivar of papaya ?
ACO 1
BCO 2
CSurya
DRanchi
Question 67Single Answer
Dwarf Cavendish variety belongs to genomic group________
AAAA
BAAB
CABB
DAABB
Question 68Single Answer
Which of the following is a non-climacteric fruit?
AJackfruit
BPineapple
CBanana
DMango
Question 69Single Answer
Fruit development in mangosteen is by the process of______
AParthenogenesis
BParthenocarpy
CDouble fertilization
DNone of the above
Question 70Single Answer
What is the type of fruit in mango ?
ADrupe
BBerry
CPome
DNut
Question 71Single Answer
Hen and chicken physiological disorder is seen in________
AGrape
BMango
CJamun
DBanana
Question 72Single Answer
Widely grown mandarin in North West India is________
AKinnow
BKhasi
CCoorg
DNagpur
Question 73Single Answer
Pusa Surya mango cultivar is a clonal selection from_______
AEldon
BHaden
CKent
DTommy Atkins
Question 74Single Answer
Sometimes seedlessness in guava is observed due to________
AParthenocarpy
BTriploidy
CSelf-incompatibility
DParthenogenesis
Question 75Single Answer
Effect of pollen on tissues outtside the endosperm is
called_________
AXenia
BMetaxenia
CParthenocarpy
DNone of the above
Question 76Single Answer
Salt creek is rootstock for______
AMango
BGrape
CJamun
DGuava
Question 77Single Answer
Bitter pit is a disorder in
AMango
BApple
CPineapple
DBer
Question 78Single Answer
Types of flowers present in mango inflorescence are_______
AMale & hermaphrodite
BFemale only
CMale & female
DOnly male
Question 79Single Answer
_____is a strictly subtropical fruit crop having very
exacting climate requirement.
ALitchi
BGrape
CLoquat
DMango
Question 80Single Answer
Hexagonal system of planting accommodates more than square system of planting to the extent of_____
A10%
B15%
C30%
D40%
Question 81Single Answer
The T.S.S. of jam should be________
A40° Brix
B50° Brix
C68° Brix
D70° Brix
Question 82Single Answer
The main insect responsible for pollination in mango is______
ACommon House fly
BHoney bee
CA dipterous fly
DButter fly
Question 83Single Answer
Which of the following mango variety is selected by
clonal selection ?
ANiranjan
BManjeera
CArka Nilkiran
DJumbo Kesar
Question 84Single Answer
The February flowering in Citrus is known as________
AHastha bahar
BMrig bahar
CAmbe bahar
DNone of above
Question 85Single Answer
Which of the following fruits is climacteric?
ASapota
BPapaya
CBoth (a) & (b)
DNone of above
Question 86Single Answer
Which is a gynodioecious variety of papaya?
ASolo
BCO 1
CCO 2
DPusa Delicious
Question 87Single Answer
Which is the most salt tolerant fruit crop ?
ABer
BCitrus
CStrawberry
DPomegranate
Question 88Single Answer
After harvesting, cutting of banana pseudo-stem is known as______
ADesuckering
BPropping
CMattocking
DPairing
Question 89Single Answer
Optimum salinity in irrigation water for Horticulture
crops is
A< 1000 uS/cm
B1000 - 1500 uS/cm
C1500 - 2000 uS/cm
D2000 - 3000 uS/cm
Question 90Single Answer
Cryopreservation of pollen grains is done at_______
A-196°C
B-55°C
C0°C
D1°C
Question 91Single Answer
Seedless fruit development by way of stenospermacarpy
is observed in________
ACitrus
BGuava
CGrapes
DBanana
Question 92Single Answer
In which fruit seed develops earlier than pulp/flesh ?
ALitchi
BBer
CMango
DPapaya
Question 93Single Answer
Dormex (Hydrogen cynamide) is used for early bread
break in_______
ALitchi
BGrapes
CPapaya
DMango
Question 94Single Answer
Ratna mango variety is a cross of______
AAlphonso * Banganpalli
BNeelum * Langada
CNeelum * Alphonso
DAlphonso * Neelum
Question 95Single Answer
Marmalade is prepared from________
AMango
BGrapes
CLitchi
DOranges
Question 96Single Answer
Botanically Tomato is a______type of fruit
ABerry
BMultiple
CDrupe
DPome
Question 97Single Answer
Which fruit crop is propagated on large scale by tissue
culture?
APapaya
BBanana
CCitrus
DStrawberry
Question 98Single Answer
Edible part of saffron is_________
ALeaves
BStigma
CStem
DBark
Question 99Single Answer
National Research Center for Medicinal & Aromatic
Plants is located in_________
AAhmedabad
BLucknow
CAnand
DSurat
Question 100Single Answer
Botanically Isabgol is________
APlantago ovata
BPiper longum
CCassia angustifolia
DSilybum marianum
Question 101Single Answer
What is the primary definition of agriculture?
AThe process of manufacturing goods in factories
BThe science and art of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
CThe study of weather patterns
DThe extraction of minerals from the earth
Question 102Single Answer
What is the most fundamental activity in crop production?
AMarketing the harvested crops
BPreparing the land for sowing seeds
CProcessing the harvested grains
DStoring the harvested produce
Question 103Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the significance of agriculture in the natural economy?
AIt is a minor sector with little impact
BIt provides raw materials for all other industries and is crucial for food security
CIt is only important in developing countries
DIt is primarily focused on ornamental plants
Question 104Single Answer
What is the main objective of crop production?
ATo beautify the landscape
BTo produce food, feed, fiber, and other useful products for human and animal consumption
CTo control the weather patterns
DTo eliminate all weeds
Question 105Single Answer
Which branch of farming primarily focuses on the cultivation of field crops like cereals, pulses, and oilseeds?
AHorticulture
BFloriculture
CAgronomy
DApiculture
Question 106Single Answer
What is the main focus of horticulture?
ARaising bees for honey
BCultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants
CProducing timber from forests
DMining minerals
Question 107Single Answer
What is the term for the cultivation of fruits?
AOlericulture
BPomology
CFloriculture
DSericulture
Question 108Single Answer
Which branch of farming deals with the cultivation of vegetables?
APomology
BFloriculture
COlericulture
DPisciculture
Question 109Single Answer
What is the importance of crop production in providing employment?
AIt provides very few jobs
BIt is a major source of employment, especially in developing countries
CIt only employs highly skilled workers
DIt leads to unemployment in other sectors
Question 110Single Answer
How does crop production contribute to food security?
AIt has no impact on food availability
BIt ensures a sufficient supply of food to meet the needs of the population
CIt only produces food for animals
DIt makes food more expensive
Question 111Single Answer
What is the role of crop production in providing raw materials to industries?
AIt is not a significant source
BIt provides essential raw materials for various industries like textiles, food processing, and pharmaceuticals
COnly timber is used as raw material
DIndustries use synthetic materials instead
Question 112Single Answer
Which of the following is a primary activity in crop production after land preparation?
AHarvesting the crops
BSowing the seeds
CMarketing the produce
DProcessing the grains
Question 113Single Answer
What is the importance of timely and appropriate irrigation in crop production?
AIrrigation is not necessary
BIt ensures sufficient water supply for the growth and development of crops
CIt only affects the soil texture
DIt increases the cost of production without benefit
Question 114Single Answer
Which activity in crop production is crucial for protecting crops from pests and diseases?
AHarvesting
BWeeding
CApplication of pesticides and fungicides
DMarketing
Question 115Single Answer
What is the significance of proper harvesting in crop production?
AIt is not important
BIt ensures the maximum yield and quality of the produce
CIt only affects the storage process
DIt is done for aesthetic purposes
Question 116Single Answer
What is the role of post-harvest management in crop production?
AIt is not important
BIt involves activities like threshing, cleaning, drying, and storage to prevent losses
CIt only deals with marketing
DIt is done before harvesting
Question 117Single Answer
Which branch of farming focuses on the cultivation of flowers?
APomology
BOlericulture
CFloriculture
DApiculture
Question 118Single Answer
What is the term for the cultivation of bees for honey and beeswax?
APisciculture
BSericulture
CApiculture
DHorticulture
Question 119Single Answer
Which branch of farming involves the rearing of silkworms for silk production?
AApiculture
BSericulture
CPisciculture
DFloriculture
Question 120Single Answer
What is the importance of crop rotation in sustainable crop production?
AIt is not important
BIt helps in maintaining soil fertility and reducing the incidence of pests and diseases
CIt only affects the yield negatively
DIt is a time-consuming and unnecessary practice
Question 121Single Answer
What is the role of soil testing in crop production?
AIt is not important
BIt helps in determining the nutrient status of the soil and recommending appropriate fertilizers
CIt only determines the soil type
DIt is a costly and unnecessary process
Question 122Single Answer
What is the significance of using improved varieties of crops?
AThey are always more expensive
BThey often have higher yields, better disease resistance, and improved quality
CThey are not suitable for local conditions
DThey require more water and fertilizers
Question 123Single Answer
How does crop production contribute to the economic development of a region?
AIt has no impact
BIt generates income, creates employment, and stimulates other economic activities
CIt only benefits the farmers
DIt leads to inflation
Question 124Single Answer
What is the role of agricultural research in crop production?
AIt is a waste of resources
BIt helps in developing new crop varieties, improved farming practices, and pest and disease management strategies
CIt only focuses on marketing
DIt is only for academic purposes
Question 125Single Answer
What is the importance of timely weeding in crop production?
AWeeding is not necessary
BIt removes unwanted plants that compete with the main crop for nutrients, water, and sunlight
CWeeds are beneficial for the soil
DWeeding only affects the appearance of the field
Question 126Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?
AWheat
BRice
CSugarcane
DMaize
Question 127Single Answer
What is the primary function of fertilizers in crop production?
ATo control pests
BTo provide essential nutrients for plant growth
CTo kill weeds
DTo improve soil texture
Question 128Single Answer
What is the significance of proper storage of harvested crops?
AStorage is not important
BIt prevents losses due to spoilage, pests, and diseases
CIt only affects the price of the produce
DStorage is only needed for seeds
Question 129Single Answer
Which of the following is a major challenge in crop production in many developing countries?
AOver-irrigation
BLack of access to modern farming technologies
CExcessive use of fertilizers
DOverproduction
Question 130Single Answer
What is the role of mechanization in modern crop production?
AIt increases the labor requirement
BIt improves efficiency, reduces labor costs, and speeds up various farming operations
CIt is not suitable for small farms
DIt only benefits large landowners
Question 131Single Answer
How does crop production contribute to the overall nutritional well-being of a population?
AIt has no impact
BIt provides essential vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins through various food crops
COnly fruits and vegetables are nutritious
DProcessed foods are more nutritious
Question 132Single Answer
What is the importance of selecting the right crop for a particular region?
ACrop selection doesn't matter
BSelecting crops suitable for the climate, soil type, and other environmental conditions ensures better yields
CAny crop can be grown anywhere
DOnly high-value crops should be grown
Question 133Single Answer
What is the role of plant protection measures in crop production?
AThey are not necessary
BThey protect crops from pests, diseases, and weeds, ensuring healthy growth and higher yields
CThey only increase the cost
DNatural methods are always sufficient
Question 134Single Answer
How does crop production influence the landscape and environment?
AIt has no impact
BIt shapes the landscape and can impact water resources, soil health, and biodiversity
COnly forests affect the environment
DIt always leads to environmental damage
Question 135Single Answer
What is the significance of sustainable agricultural practices in crop production?
ASustainability is not important
BSustainable practices aim to maintain soil health, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact for long-term productivity
COnly conventional farming is sustainable
DSustainable practices are too expensive
Question 136Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a cereal crop?
ACotton
BGroundnut
CRice
DSugarcane
Question 137Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of tillage in crop production?
ATo increase the water requirement
BTo prepare the seedbed by loosening the soil, controlling weeds, and incorporating organic matter
CTo compact the soil
DTo reduce aeration
Question 138Single Answer
What is the role of irrigation in areas with erratic rainfall?
AIrrigation is unnecessary
BIt provides supplemental water to crops during dry periods, ensuring better yields
CIt only benefits rain-fed crops
DIt increases the risk of waterlogging
Question 139Single Answer
What is the importance of proper seed selection in crop production?
ASeed quality doesn't matter
BUsing good quality seeds ensures better germination, healthy seedlings, and ultimately higher yields
COnly old seeds should be used
DSeed selection only affects the taste
Question 140Single Answer
How does crop production contribute to the social well-being of a community?
AIt has no social impact
BIt provides food security, employment, and improves livelihoods, contributing to social stability
CIt only benefits a few individuals
DIt leads to social unrest
General Knowledge
Question 141Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
AMinistry of Finance
BMinistry of Information and Broadcastin
CMinistry of Rural Development
DPlanning Commission
Question 142Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
AMinistry of Finance
BMinistry of Information and Broadcastin
CMinistry of Rural Development
DPlanning Commission
Question 143Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
AFixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
BReduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
CFixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
DPermitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 144Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A1 and 3
B2 and 3
C1 and 2
D1,2 and 3
Question 145Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
ARashtriya Mahila Kosh
BIndira Mahila Yojna
CJawahar Rozgar Yojna
DMahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 146Single Answer
What was the growth rate of H.P. in economic sector in Fiscal Year 2012-13 ?
A5.7%
B5.9%
C6.1%
D6.0%
Question 147Single Answer
What was the annual growth rate in primary sector in H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A9.6%
B12.5%
C14.9%
D15.3%
Question 148Single Answer
As per Economic Survey of 2012-13, what was the contribution of ag culture sector in the revenue of H.P. ?
A8.32
B10.87%
C12.25
D14.42%
Question 149Single Answer
As per Economic Survey of the year 2015-16, what percentage downfall was recorded in primary sector in H.P. in comparison with 2014-15 ?
A-1.3%
B-1.7%
C-1.9%
D-2.3%
Question 150Single Answer
What was the estimated growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A3.5%
B5.9%
C6.2%
D6.6%
Question 151Single Answer
What was per capita income (at current prices) of H.P. during 2012-13 ?
ARs. 75185
BRs. 78210
CRs. 80370
DRs. 83899
Question 152Single Answer
What was the economic growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A5.5%
B5.9%
C6.7%
D6.2%
Question 153Single Answer
First State, 'nance Commission of H.P. was set up in
A1993
B1994
C1995
D1996
Question 154Single Answer
During the year 2012-13, in which sector of economy in H.P. highest growth was recorded in domestic product ?
APrimary Sector
BScoial Service Sector
CTransport and Trade
DFinance & Real Estate
Question 155Single Answer
What was per capita income of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
ARs. 55,472
BRs. 75,380
CRs. 85,792
DRs. 95,582
Question 156Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
AMalik Muhammad Joyce
BRaskhan
CRich Khusrow
DRich Hasan
Question 157Single Answer
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
Abadminton
Bbasketball
Cfootball
Darchery
Question 158Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A1946
B1947
C1948
D1950
Question 159Single Answer
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
ADr. Rajendra Prasad
BDr. B.R. Ambedkar
CJawaharlal Nehru
DSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 160Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
ADr. Homi J. Bhabha
BDr. Vikram Sarabhai
CDr. APJ Abdul Kalam
DDr. Satish Dhawan
Current Affairs
Question 161Single Answer
The Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026 was launched during which conference?
ADigital India Summit
BAI Action Summit
CRegional AI Impact Conference 2026
DIndia AI Impact Summit
Question 162Single Answer
Which country holds the BRICS Chairmanship in 2026?
ABrazil
BRussia
CChina
DIndia
Question 163Single Answer
What is the theme of India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026?
AInclusive Growth for All
BSustainable Global Economy
COne Earth One Future
DBuilding for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Question 164Single Answer
Where was the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in May 2026?
AMumbai
BHyderabad
CBengaluru
DNew Delhi
Question 165Single Answer
Which summit on Artificial Intelligence was hosted by India in February 2026?
AWorld AI Congress
BAI Action Summit
CIndia AI Impact Summit 2026
DGlobal AI Forum
Question 166Single Answer
Where was the India AI Impact Summit 2026 organized?
APragati Maidan, Delhi
BVigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
CBharat Mandapam, New Delhi
DHyderabad International Convention Centre
Question 167Single Answer
Which ministry organized the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
AMinistry of Science and Technology
BMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology
CMinistry of Commerce
DMinistry of Education
Question 168Single Answer
Which city is expected to host the G20 Summit 2026?
ANew York
BWashington D.C.
CMiami
DLos Angeles
Question 169Single Answer
Which country is scheduled to host the BRICS Summit 2026?
AChina
BIndia
CSouth Africa
DBrazil
Question 170Single Answer
Which country is expected to host COP31 Climate Summit 2026?
AFrance
BUAE
CGermany
DTurkey
Everyday Science
Question 171Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
Ametastable state to any lower state
Bany higher state of lower state
Cmetastable state to ground state
Dany higher state to ground state
Question 172Single Answer
A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
Auniform throughout the pipe not zero
Bzero only along the axis of the pipe
Czero at any point inside the pipe
Dmaximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
Question 173Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
Abetween 7 and 8
Bbetween 5 and 6
Cbetween 6 and 7
Dbetween 10 and 11
Question 174Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
Athe nature of enzymes involved
Bthe nature of the substrate
Cthe amount of carbon dioxide released
Dthe amount of oxygen utilised
Question 175Single Answer
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
AWater vapour
BCarbon monoxide
CMethane
DOxygen
Logic
Question 176Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
ATwo
BThree
CFive
DFour
ENone of these
Question 177Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
ATrue
BFalse
CUncertain
DNone
Question 178Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
AA
BE
CT
DX
EY
Question 179Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
ANone
BOne
CTwo
DThree
EMore than three
Question 180Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
ANone
BOne
CTwo
DThree
EMore than three
Question 181Single Answer
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
AX
BW
CI
DH
Question 182Single Answer
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
ASUM
BBIG
CBoth BIG and THE
DFOR
EBoth FOR and BIG
Question 183Single Answer
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
AAND
BFOR
CTHE
DBIG
ESUM
Question 184Single Answer
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
ANone
BOne
CTwo
DThree
EFour
Question 185Single Answer
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
ATwo
BFive
CSix
DNine
EThree
Social Science
Question 186Single Answer
Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:
ALeeds and Manchester
BBristol and Manchester
CCarlisle and Leeds
DChester and Leeds
Question 187Single Answer
Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?
ACalcutta, Bombay and Madras
BCalcutta, Bombay and Surat
CBombay, Madras and Delhi
DNone of these
Question 188Single Answer
What is Urbanization?
AMigration of population from rural to urban area
BMigration of people from urban to rural
CMigration of people from one country to another
DMigration of population from one state to another one
Question 189Single Answer
What is de urbanization in the colonial context?
AThe process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
BThe process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
Ca and b both
DNone of these
Question 190Single Answer
Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay
Ai and ii
Bi, iv and ii
Ci, ii and iii
Di, ii, iii and iv
General English & General Hindi
Question 191Single Answer
'ऋ' अर् में बदलता है -
A गुण संधि के अनुसार
B यण संधि के अनुसार
C वृद्धि संधि के अनुसार
D अयादि संधि के अनुसार
Question 192Single Answer
निम्न में कौनसा नासिक्य व्यंजन है -
A त्
B न्
C द्
D भ्
Question 193Single Answer
निम्न में से उत्क्षिप्त व्यंजन है -
A ल
B ष
C ड़
D न
Question 194Single Answer
निम्न में से अल्प प्राण नहीं है -
A ख
B ग
C च
D द
Question 195Single Answer
तालव्य व्यंजन है-
A ट ड द ढ
B च छ ज झ
C त थ द ध
D प फ ब भ
Question 196Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
AHe was in the temper
Band refused
Cdiscuss the matter again
DNo error
Question 197Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
AA flower makes no garland
Bso we must do a thing together
Cin a unit for a good result
DNo error
Question 198Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
AMy friend is a software engineer
Band his wife is doctor
Cso they don’t have enough time for each other
DNo error
Question 199Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
AI don’t have much time that
BI hear you in detail with verbosity
Ctell everything in nutshell
DNo error
Question 200Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.